Junior Data Analytics Analyst — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship & training

Career development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a motivated Junior Business Analyst to support data analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvements within a growing analytics team. You will work closely with senior analysts and project managers to translate complex data into actionable insights.

You will develop reports and dashboards to visualize findings, collaborate across departments, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize data and present findings.
• Support testing and implementation of new processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to propose data-driven solutions.
• Participate in project meetings and take ownership of tasks.
• Contribute to data quality and analytical methodologies.
• Learn and apply BI best practices in Pietermaritzburg region.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business/IS/Economics

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a motivated Junior Business Analyst to support data analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvements within a growing analytics team. You will work closely with senior analysts and project managers to translate complex data into actionable insights.

You will develop reports and dashboards to visualize findings, collaborate across departments, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.